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La La Anthony Has A Message For 'Power' Fans Who Say She Can't Act

The actress isn't worried about haters and believes her time on the show has proven that she can hold her own.
La La Anthony Has A Message For ‘Power’ Fans Who Say She Can’t Act
Photo: Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Saks Fifth Avenue
By Sydney Scott · Updated December 6, 2020

La La Anthony isn’t bothered by haters who claim she can’t act.

The Power actress stopped by The Breakfast Club earlier this week after her memorable (Spoilers ahead!) scene on the hit Starz series, where she told the show’s hosts that working on the show proves she has what it takes.

“My thing is that I’m doing it. So, if I couldn’t do it, then why am I doing it? If you can do it better then why you not getting the jobs I’m getting? That’s how I look at it,” she said.

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“I put my all into it. I didn’t start that way so it’s been a different journey for me, but that doesn’t mean I can’t do it,” she continued. “People just naturally want to hate because you started differently. ‘You’re not a real actor, you started on the radio.’ Alright, maybe I didn’t come into it like you, but I put the work in and I continue to put the work in so that doesn’t bother me.”

Anthony’s time on Power as LaKeisha Grant came to an end last Sunday.

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SPOILER ALERT‼️Last night was so emotional for me. This was hard to watch😢I want to thank @50cent & @courtneyakemp for giving me the chance to bring LAKEISHA GRANT to life. I’m forever grateful to the two of them for believing in me. @naturi4real you are an amazing talent and an amazing friend. Im so glad we took this ride together❤️ @josephsikora4 I thank you everyday for the work we did. You are phenomenal! That final scene, when you walked in and dropped to your knees…WOW. You pushed me to grow as an actor & a person. I was honored to be your KEISHA. I’m going to miss working with you so much😢 @omarihardwickofficial & the the rest of the POWER cast and crew my love for all of you runs deep. We are a family🙏🏽and finally to the fans of Power. I love all of you so much❤️Thank you for taking this ride every season with us. You have made Power a show people will never forget. Thanks for riding with Lakeisha. Whether you loved her or hated her…I appreciate you so much. Love really makes you do crazy things🤪‼️From the bottom of my heart Thank you. Thank you. Thank you ❤️❤️RIP LAKEISHA GRANT… I love you❤️ @power_starz #powertv #lakeishagrant

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The actress thanked fans for their appreciation of the show, writing on Instagram, “To the fans of Power, I love all of you so much. Thank you for taking this ride every season with us. You have made Power a show people will never forget. Thanks for riding with Lakeisha. Whether you loved her or hated her…I appreciate you so much.”

Power is currently in its sixth and final season.

TOPICS:  fashion final season La La Anthony lala Power
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